Creator of JRNYS by Where Garyn At?

Garyn Gabriel is an educator, entrepreneur, and world traveler with more than 14 years of teaching experience and over a decade of experience in travel and event planning. She created JRNYS to bring people together through thoughtfully planned travel that leaves room for individuality, discovery, and meaningful connection.

Her love of travel spans cultural experiences, great food, history, nightlife, and moments of rest. She believes the best trips make space for different interests and personalities, because even when people visit the same destination, each person’s journey is their own.

Garyn brings both professional experience and personal care to her work. Her background in education shapes how she supports people, communicates, and adapts to different needs. Her planning experience informs everything from destination research and logistics to the pacing and thoughtful details that make a trip feel welcoming.

Through JRNYS, that vision comes to life in shared Collective Experiences, immersive Culture Quests, and flexible Playdays. Travelers can build community while enjoying the freedom to explore what excites them.

As a Black woman and business owner, Garyn is passionate about creating spaces where travelers feel comfortable being themselves and confident experiencing somewhere new. Her faith guides how she builds JRNYS, with trust in God and care for the people who choose to travel with her.

Her hope is simple: that every traveler returns home with a deeper connection to the world, people they’re glad they met, and memories that are their own.

Your Journey. Your Way.